Compatibilities of DMC-G3

Compatibilities of DMC-G3 with other manufactures' products. Below diagrams do not guarantee complete performance.
For each camera's available functions, please read the Operating Instruction Manual bundled with each camera body.
Your camera body firmware and lens firmware are recommended to be updated to the latest available version.

Direction detection related functions on DMC-G3(ex. a function to rotate and play back pictures vertically when they are shot with the camera held vertically) are not available.

(*2)

The firmware update on lenses to the following designated versions or later is required to enable Contrast AF(AFS mode). Please refer to the required firmware version of lenses listed in the table below.
Please note that the following Zuiko lenses are absolutely required to be updated to the designated version or later, otherwise the message "PLEASE CHECK THAT THE LENS IS ATTACHED CORRECTLY" could be displayed on the camera.

*For these FourThirds lenses, not only they can be updated on DMC-L10 or L1, but also on the Mount Adapter(DMW-MA1) together with G series cameras.

(*3)

When the camera is in MF mode, the image will be magnified automatically by rotating the focus ring. These lenses do not support this function.
It is possible to magnify the image on G3,
(When operating the touch panel)
- Touch the panel to enlarge
(When operating buttons)
- Push the menu/set button after pushing (the left key) in cursor buttons.

(*4)

Wireless shooting is not available.

(*5)

The lens firmware Ver.1.2 or later is recommended.

(*6)

AF tracking is slower than the counterparts in HD movie support Micro Four Thirds lens(LUMIX VARIO HD lens). Also operational noise in AF may be recorded while motion picture recording.

(*7)

Though AFS Mode is available, it may be lacking in sharpness in the image or taking longer than usual focusing time. In such cases, please use MF Mode or AF+MF function.

(*8)

Operational noise of the aperture in AE(Auto Exposure) control may be recorded while motion picture recording.

(*9)

AF performance cannot be guaranteed on AFS Mode available. It is reccomended MF Mode on photo and motion picture recording.